Continued attack on religion in America

If anyone wonders if there is an attack on religion in America one only has to look at questionnaires sent to federal judicial nominee, Brian Buescher. Democratic senators Kamala Harris (CA) and Mazie Hirono (HI), both who serve on the Senate Judiciary Committee, included questions sent to the nominee about his membership in the Knights of Columbus, a Catholic charity organization. They claimed the organization, established in 1882, holds a number of extreme positions that may make it impossible for the nominee, if confirmed, to be able to judge fairly and impartially some cases that might be brought to his court. These "extreme" positions included its opposition to abortion and same-sex marriage, positions held by the Catholic church.

A spokeswoman for the K of C blasted the questions as a throw-back to the anti-Catholic rhetoric heard in this country in its past. She added that "We were extremely disappointed to see that one's commitment to Catholic principles through membership in the Knights of Columbus - a charitable organization that adheres to and promotes Catholic teachings - would be viewed as a disqualifier from public service in this day and age."

While persons of faith might be disappointed, none of us should be surprised. Such attacks on those who hold to Christian teaching have been increasing over the years. Beliefs that have been held by the majority of persons for thousands of years are now considered extreme by those who seek to promote an ungodly agenda on America. Anyone holding traditional beliefs are attacked and vilified by those who want to remove all vestiges of religion from America. It is only by removing the moral teachings found in Scripture can those who want to promote their radical agenda hope to succeed.

The criteria used by these two Senators would exclude the majority of Americans from public service. There are over 70 million registered Catholics in America. Evangelical Protestants count for approximately 25.4 percent of Americans. Add to these numbers other conservative Christians and it adds up to a lot of people who do not believe that opposing abortion and same-sex marriage is extreme.

The church must find its voice and speak out against the attacks on traditional values that are becoming more and more common. We must educate people on the moral principles found in Scripture so that we can defend them against such attacks. Further, we need to help people develop a worldview that is based upon Scripture and not the philosophies of man. Finally, we need to challenge Christian people to run for political office to defeat those who want to change this nation into something it was never intended to be.